Agriculture
As temperatures rise and people begin camping, fishing and farming, it's more important than ever to be aware of the health dangers posed by ticks, says University of Missouri and Lincoln University Extension urban entomologist Emily Althoff.
Increasing reports of alpha-gal syndrome, Lyme...
Dennis Whiteside is a float-fishing guide who travels down a dozen or more streams across the Ozarks of Missouri each year, through all seasons. He also is someone very knowledgeable about wild turkeys and he reports on what he sees through a survey that he turns in regularly to the state's...
With hiking and camping season right around the corner, a University of Missouri Extension has tips on how to prevent and avoid problems when in bear habitat.
Missouri's black bear population is growing, with current numbers estimated at about 1,000, says Robert Pierce, MU Extension state...
A new publication from University of Missouri Extension looks at black bears, their ecology and how research by the Missouri Department of Conservation helps us better understand their behavior and growing numbers.
"Ecology and Management of Black Bears in Missouri" is available for free...
I've got a couple of things to pass along concerning Ozark lakes that are really interesting. One is about crappie fishing in Norfork Lake where biologists just recently finished a lead-net sampling of fish. They checked about 700 crappie to learn the ages associated with different sizes. From...
The Howell County University of Missouri Extension Council has new members as of the annual meeting on March 5. Outgoing Chairman Ray Riggs emceed the meeting Thursday night in the Extension Office.
Outgoing officers and council members were recognized: Raymond Williams, Ruth Waggoner, Daniel...
When soil is workable, start your gardening season off right with a soil test.
A soil test reveals nutrient levels and pH balance, which are critical factors for successful gardening. "A soil test is the first step for building healthy soil and ensuring gardening success," says Rasel Parvej...
A new educational program is helping Ozark producers better understand why farming and forage production in the region can be challenging—and what can be done to improve soil productivity and long term sustainability.
The program, “A History of Ozark Soils and the Conversion to Farmland:...
Despite cattle prices being near all-time highs, marketing beef direct-to-consumer still adds value to beef operations. Two updated University of Missouri Extension guides help producers understand the numbers and methods behind marketing your beef to consumers.
"Low cattle inventory has...
Rotational grazing is often promoted as a cure-all for pasture health, soil conservation and ranch profitability.
Yet adoption remains surprisingly low, said Carson Roberts, state forage specialist with University of Missouri Extension. USDA data shows that only about 40% of cow-calf...